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MIAMI (AP) — A jury in Miami has convicted the founder of an orphanage in Haiti of sexually abusing boys at the facility in Port-au-Prince.Court records show 73-year-old Michael Geilenfeld was found guilty Thursday night of six counts of engaging in illicit sexual contact with minors in a foreign country and one count of traveling from Miami to Haiti for that illegal reason.

Haiti orphanage founder convicted in US court of abusing minors faces lengthy prison term

Hurricane, 15, died after racking up a handful of awards for his bravery defending the White House under former President Barack ObamaService dogs bring joy to kids far beyond Valentine's DayA team of labradors spread the love with cards and cuddles during the Valentine's Day holiday to both patients and staff at the Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas.

White House protector and most decorated K-9 in US history dies: 'a very good boy'

The Yankees announced Friday that players can now grow "well-groomed beards."Since the 1970s, the team had forbidden long hair and facial hair other than mustaches.The policy had received criticism for decades by players and fans.Start spreading the news: For the first time in nearly 50 years, the New York Yankees are allowing players to grow beards.

Yankees throw out one of baseball's most notorious traditions: Players can now grow beards

Mike Blake | ReutersUnitedHealthcare is in hot water again as the insurance giant grapples with a reported government investigation of its Medicare billing practices, pursues employee buyouts and potential layoffs and faces sharp criticism from billionaire Bill Ackman. It extends a tumultuous period for its parent company, UnitedHealth Group, marked by the killing of a top executive, a costly cyberattack against its subsidiary and high medical costs. UnitedHealth Group is the biggest health-care conglomerate

UnitedHealth's rough stretch continues, with buyouts, a reported DOJ probe and a 23% drop in three months

The largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange said Friday the Securities and Exchange Commission would drop its lawsuit against them, a signal to the broader crypto industry that the Trump administration plans to take a friendlier approach to it.In a release it titled "Righting a major wrong," the exchange, Coinbase, said SEC staff had agreed in principle to dismiss a suit filed during the Biden administration.

Coinbase says the SEC is dropping its crypto lawsuit against them

Seventy decapitated bodies have been discovered in a church in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to Open Doors, which supports persecuted Christians around the world.An Islamist group linked to Islamic State called the AFD are feared to have beheaded the victims with machetes.Newsweek has contacted the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC, via email, for comment.What To KnowThe 70 decapitated bodies were discovered in a Protestant church in the town of Kasanga,

70 Christians Beheaded in Church: What We Know

The International Space Station is set to be de-orbited in 2030NASA tracking 'city-killer' asteroid expected to come near Earth in 2032NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander Leroy Chiao discusses the latest track of the asteroid and how NASA is preparing.Billionaire business tycoon Elon Musk suggested that the International Space Station should be scrapped sooner rather than later.

Elon Musk calls for 'deorbiting' International Space Station to prioritize Mars missions

Compare credit repair optionsWelcome bonusBenefits and perksThe First Progress Platinum Prestige Mastercard Secured Credit Card is primarily designed to help build credit. It doesn't have a minimum credit score requirement, requires no credit history and any credit check will be a soft inquiry. The card reports to all three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion), helping you establish or improve your credit score over time.

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CNN —The Defense Department has temporarily paused a plan to carry out mass firings of civilian probationary employees until Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon’s Office of General Counsel can carry out a more thorough review of the impacts such firings could have on US military readiness, two defense officials familiar with the matter told CNN.

Pentagon hits pause on plan to carry out mass firings of civilian employees, officials say

It's almost the reverse situation from a year agoThe goal of tiering is to signal where the biggest drop-offs are within a position so that you can determine the most optimal time to draft said position. Players whose impact is essentially the same are bundled together, revealing at a glance how many alike choices remain.

2025 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Tiers 2.0: Tiered rankings for a position deep in capable contributors

The seal of the Central Intelligence Agency at their headquarters in Langley, Virginia.   CNN —   The CIA late last week moved to fire more than a dozen officers for working on diversity issues, in what amounts to a deeply unusual round of mass firings at the agency, according to court filings and current and former officials familiar with the effort.  In a court filing, the government suggested that further dismissals may be imminent, and a current official familiar with the matter confirmed that agency

CIA dismisses intelligence officers for working on diversity issues

Inflation remains a concern for many investors. Learn how **Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities** (TIPS) could be your financial shield against rising prices.The recent uptick in tariffs is making investors reevaluate their portfolios, especially regarding inflation risks. With rising consumer prices, investors are increasingly considering **inflation-protected bonds** as a reliable option to safeguard their investments against inflationary pressures.^^Understanding Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities

Mitigate Inflation Risks: How Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities Help You

CNN —“I don’t think I was lustful like that, until I saw him in that little outfit,” said Whoopi Goldberg in the new documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.” Goldberg was, of course, referencing the 1978 electric blue lycra body suit and red cape Reeve wore in the first ever live-action adaptation of the seminal comic book series.

How the Superman ‘S’ became fashion’s favorite logo

OSHA webpages removed for containing the word "diversity" had no relation to gender or racial diversityOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an arm of the Labor Department, Washington D.C.CLIMATEWIRE | A number of safety documents containing the word "diversity" were removed from the Department of Labor website. But they weren't the kind of racial and gender diversity programs that the Department of Government Efficiency has been targeting.Instead, they dealt with the diverse size and shape

Health and Safety Agency Purged "Diversity" Documents, But They Weren't about DEI

Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Pope Francis continued his hospitalization in Rome as he marked one week at the medical facility on Friday, Vatican officials said.Vatican Press Office Director Matteo Bruni said the pontiff had a "good night" at Gemelli Hospital where he continued his daily routine of breakfast, reading, prayer, and completing his necessary therapy.

Vatican says Pope Francis had 'good night' after one week in hospital

Do I bring this up with the bride, or just bow out?DEAR HARRIETTE: What do you do if you’re a bridesmaid, but the wedding expenses are mounting?This is my best friend’s wedding, and I’d hate to miss out, but some of these things are too demanding: engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette party, dress, hair, makeup, alterations and more.

Harriette Cole: I’m my best friend’s bridesmaid, and I have a problem

CNN —“Saturday Night Live’s” recent 50th anniversary special had some unfunny consequences, according to Steve Martin.The comedic actor – who delivered the special’s opening monologue on Sunday – posted a photo on his verified social media on Thursday showing his “Only Murders in the Building” costar and friend Martin Short sharing a friendly smooch with former “SNL” cast member Maya Rudolph at the event.

Steve Martin says Martin Short and Maya Rudolph are proof ‘the SNL 50th Covid curse is real’

The congresswoman noted that while she receives “tons of calls from lots of haters,” this particular call stood out.Rep. Jasmine Crockett has long been known for her willingness to speak truth to power, yet the aftermath of her heated exchange with Rep. Nancy Mace left her with a response that, as she puts it, was “completely inappropriate.”

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Received ‘Completely Inappropriate’ Call After Heated Exchange With Rep. Nancy Mace

‘Why would they do that?’A woman has gone viral after being hoodwinked by Walmart’s eggs. In the short clip, which has amassed 1.5 million views, Gabby (@gabby.geeee) showed the viewers a stack of what appeared to be eggs under a large $1.98 sign.

‘I swear they had me’: Woman sees a dozen eggs for $1.98 at Walmart. There’s just one catch

Federal prosecutors in Texas have unsealed a 22-count indictment charging more than a dozen members of the violent Bandidos motorcycle gang with murder, conspiracy and racketeering.Reputed gangbangers with sinister nicknames like “Monster,” “Loco,” “Gun Drop” and “10 Round” were named in the far-reaching indictment made public this week following a six-year investigation into the gang’s operations in the Houston area, prosecutors announced.

Feds take down Bandidos biker gang in major RICO sweep after vicious members waged ‘war on our streets’

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CNN —A developing Trump administration plan for deep staff cuts and drastic changes at the Federal Emergency Management Agency is raising alarm among some state officials and even Republican lawmakers, who worry that it will weaken responses to future disasters.Republicans have had trouble getting details of the administration’s plan, even as President Donald Trump has made clear his desire to eliminate the agency.

Trump administration plans for sharp FEMA cuts fuel worries for some Republicans, state officials

Representative Rich McCormick, a Republican from Georgia, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, December 20, 2024.   CNN —   A Republican congressman from Georgia faced some tough criticism and occasional boos from constituents Thursday night as he fielded questions about the Trump administration’s early actions.  GOP Rep. Rich McCormick, who represents the state’s 7th Congressional District, was speaking at an event in Roswell, Georgia. At one point, he was pointedly asked about the firings

GOP congressman faces criticism and several boos at Georgia town hall

On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump vowed repeatedly that he’d bring prices down “starting on Day One” if elected. It’s been a month since he took office and he has yet to deliver.Consumer prices rose 0.5% last month compared to December — the fastest monthly increase in prices since August 2023, according to Consumer Price Index data.

Trump is one month in and Americans are already mad at him about inflation

Senators voted on amendments for hours overnight before passing the budgetSenate Republicans forge their own budget plan despite Trump oppositionFox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on Senate Republicans’ proposed budget legislation and more on ‘Special Report.’Senate Republicans scored a win over their House counterparts in the early morning hours of Friday, officially passing their preferred budget resolution to tackle some of President Trump's priorities, such as securing the southern border.

Senate border budget triumphs after all-night session while Trump-backed House bill lags

The New York Yankees' long-standing policy against facial hair has finally been cut short.Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner, the son of legendary Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, shorn back the policy of having no facial hair below the lip, aka no beards, in a statement on Friday morning.

New York Yankees update long-standing facial hair policy to allow 'well-groomed' beards

Hard truths are rare in the automotive world, but there's one that's unassailable: Kei cars are perfect in every way, and there simply are not better cars out there. We should all be driving kei cars, and the fact that we aren't is an intentional abandonment of perfection akin to staring into Eden's wide-open gates only to turn away.

You Need A Pink Suzuki Alto Works In Your Life

CNN —A group of Holocaust victims may not sue Hungary in American courts to recover property stolen during World War II because their funds were comingled with other funds, the Supreme Court ruled Friday in a long-running case about how much reach US courts should have to settle disputes abroad.

US Supreme Court blocks Holocaust victims from suing Hungary in American courts

I’ve been a Festool Domino fan since they came out. The ingenious tool combines a biscuit joiner’s plunge action with an oscillating router to cut precise, repeatable mortises for loose tenons. With its easy setup and ability to create perfect mortises every time, it’s on many woodworkers’ wish lists.

DIY Domino?

CNN —A massive chunk of a Blue Origin rocket’s nose cone washed up on the shore of a Bahamian island near a tourist destination. In Europe, flaming debris from a SpaceX launch vehicle streaked across the German sky, and what appears to be a fuel tank may have landed on a company’s property in Poland.